
Backchecking the Bolts is your cup of coffee to get you the latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning. We’re breaking down the Lightning’s most recent games and telling you what the box scores didn’t tell you. From tactical breakdowns to player impact, it’s time to look beyond the highlights with host Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com) Justin Godfrey.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 45 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsHockey | |||

The Tampa Bay Lightning offseason rumors are heating up, and Backchecking the Bolts is breaking it all down!
On this episode, Justin brings some big “What Ifs?” from the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2025-26.
Jason and Justin discuss whether Nick Paul cou... more
On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we go north of the border for a deep dive into the future of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization as we are joined by Andrew Merrigan and Justin Born from The Aud Pod, covering the Kitchener Rangers.
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The Stanley Cup Final is here, and on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down the biggest storylines surrounding the battle for hockey’s ultimate prize!
We’ll discuss:
🏆 Stanley Cup Final preview and predictions
⚡ What the Tampa Bay L... more
Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward and 2004 Stanley Cup Champion Eric Perrin joins Backchecking the Bolts for an in-depth interview covering one of hockey’s most unique career journeys.
Eric discusses his path from the University of Vermont to profe... more
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Jason and Justin do a great job of breaking down what's going on the Bolts and the games. If you want to stay in the know but don't have a ton of time to wade through fluff, this one is for you.
Love the chemistry and conversation in a quick-hitting and informative format. I’m a fan.
Knowledgeable and funny host. Easy to listen to and always has the latest info!
I was pleasantly surprised that this sounded very professional, especially for the first show, this sounded better than podcasts that have been around for years! Quite the find! Highly highly recommend!
I’m a Tampa transplant, originally from NY and it’s hard to find a good podcast down here. I really enjoyed and instantly subscribed. Waiting for the next one. Keep em coming fellas!
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